Knowing how to interview is crucial in today’s job market. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced professional, understanding how to prepare for an accounting job interview can help you build an effective strategy to stand out from the competition. Every company and interview are unique and should be approached as such, but you can plan around the key components that most interviews share. 

For those considering a career in accounting, there’s great news regarding job availability and earning potential. Accountants are generally in high demand and can earn fantastic pay checks. 

If you’re an aspiring CPA, finding a mentor can bring you much-needed support on your journey toward licensure. Learn about the benefits of being in a mentorship relationship, how to find the right CPA mentor for you, and how to maintain the relationship for the growth of everyone involved. 

When most accountants think about career growth, the question usually sounds like this: Should I go after the CPA or the CMA?But here’s the real secret—sometimes the smartest move isn’t choosing one at all. It’s stacking both credentials.

The internal audit landscape is shifting dramatically and, if you’re an internal auditor, you know that career growth depends on adaptation to improve how you help organizations identify, understand, and manage critical risks. Learn the top five auditing trends shaping the industry. 

Maintaining your CPA license means completing your continuing professional education (CPE). And while every state has different requirements for how many CPE credits you need during a specific renewal period, no CPA is exempt from its State Board of Accountancy's CPE deadline. But where can you get CPE credits to ensure compliance and effective growth? 

Every tax professional has a mental list of “audit triggers," but exactly which elements of a modern return throw up the IRS red flags? Drawing on current IRS guidance and regulatory-ethics principles, we're providing a practical, preparer-focused checklist you can use to ensure best practices for your clients' returns and map compliance strategies for the coming tax year.

If you’re a tax return preparer and you’re looking to advance your career, you may consider completing the IRS’s Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). Learn more about the program, the AFSP requirements, and the best way to expand your tax service career. Summary The Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) is offered by IRS for non-credentialed preparers to gain limited representation rights through continuing education, while the Enrolled Agent (EA) credential offers completely unrestricted tax representation authority necessary for full career expansion. 

If you’re an accounting or finance professional looking to advance your knowledge and career, furthering your education is a great way to do so. And while you’re weighing your options between an MBA vs master’s in accounting, learn all the facts to inform your decision. 

Emerging technology continues to revolutionize the way we operate—and accounting is no exception. The quickly evolving landscape can be daunting as a business leader or accountant. But don't worry; understanding these new technologies and integrating them into your practice (and your clients' businesses) is easier than you may think. Summary